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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: gcal on October 09, 2011, 06:12:14 AM

Title: Coho OK, bait ban lifted?
Post by: gcal on October 09, 2011, 06:12:14 AM
Is it OK now to bar fish with roe for Coho in the tidal Fraser? 
Title: Re: Coho OK, bait ban lifted?
Post by: gcal on October 09, 2011, 06:18:11 AM
Nevermind...  I just found the notice.   http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/tidal-maree/fraser-eng.htm

2 hatchery allowed. 
Title: Re: Coho OK, bait ban lifted?
Post by: Shmoke Shaman on October 09, 2011, 03:26:24 PM
hey I was wondering if you could explain 'bar fish?' I am new to the forum and do not know all the terminology.
Title: Re: Coho OK, bait ban lifted?
Post by: Sandman on October 09, 2011, 04:57:49 PM
Bar fishing is bottom fishing.  You  need a large enough weight to hold in the current (up to 18 oz in some places).  About 6" above the weight is a 6-8 inch spreader bar that looks like a "T".  The leader (about 30") is tied to to the spreader bar and should have a swivel attached.  The lure is generally a Spin n Glo and can be enhanced with roe (when allowed).  Here is a picture of a typical set up.

(http://teacherweb.com/BC/HDStaffordMiddleSchool/Sandquist/BarFishingRig1480x640.jpg)
Title: Re: Coho OK, bait ban lifted?
Post by: Shmoke Shaman on October 09, 2011, 06:23:53 PM
Wow Ty for the explanation and the picture really helped.
Title: Re: Coho OK, bait ban lifted?
Post by: firstlight on October 09, 2011, 07:39:10 PM
Below Mission most just use bait on the hook as there isnt adequate current/flow to spin a spin n glo or such.
Title: Re: Coho OK, bait ban lifted?
Post by: Sandman on October 09, 2011, 08:14:46 PM
Below Mission most just use bait on the hook as there isnt adequate current/flow to spin a spin n glo or such.

...and you can use a smaller weight.
Title: Re: Coho OK, bait ban lifted?
Post by: Rodney on October 09, 2011, 09:27:47 PM
The explanation and diagram provided by Sandman mainly applies to waters in the non-tidal portion of the Fraser River, specifically between Hope and Chilliwack. If you are fishing in the tidal portion of the Fraser River, then a simple three-way swivel set-up (one 1ft eader to the hook, one 2ft leader to the weight) is good enough. Your hook is baited with cured roe.

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2010/1010_01.html